We're adjusting to life as a family of 4. Ben continues to be a very laid back little dude; he is sleeping fine and eating well. He got 2 thumbs up from the pediatrician yesterday as he gained an ounce already from hospital discharge on Sunday. No jaundice either which has made a huge difference between Cori's first few days and his (and thus ours!)
I'm feeling better physically and almost 100% I'd say. Tonight we went for a walk around the neighborhood and I pushed myself too hard. But Dave and I both seem to be getting 6 hours total sleep throughout the night (just in 2 hr chunks if we're lucky) so we've not hit any walls yet.
Corinne seems to be stuck with the biggest adjustment. Between asserting her 3 yr old strong sense of independence 95% of the time, and not having mom & dad's attention 24 / 7, we've had some rough moments daily. She seems to break into tears at the drop of a hat and listening skills have apparently gone on vacation. And while she has always been a bit of a mama's girl, it's intensified to where she only wants mama in those tearful moments especially. It's frustrating for both of us and makes Dad understandably a little sad in that moment. We're trying to be patient and maintain her routine but that routine is in an adjustment phase itself, you know? Ironically our pediatrician had said that the first 6 weeks were the honeymoon period..... either Cori didn't get that memo or we're in for an even bumpier ride!!
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Heather had no honeymoon period, unless you count the first couple of days when my parents were staying with us. For her, the first two weeks were the worst and it gradually got better. We were understanding but kept firm boundaries. And made sure she ate every 2-3hours to avoid hunger tantrums.
She had another bout of rebellion the first couple of weeks that Todd started at daycare, but otherwise, that was the worst of the transition. Hugs! It's totally normal. :-)
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